Towered over by the sublime Khangchendzonga, West Sikkim’s breathtaking landscape is strung out along spectacular mountain ridges draped in evergreen alpine forests. A handful of intriguing monasteries, villages and waterfalls add to its overall appeal, and make it ideal for a spot of walking. The fabulous Goecha La trek, which takes hikers to the icy base of Khangchendzonga, begins in the village of Yuksom (which is also the trailhead for a few pleasant day hikes). Comfort seekers, on the other hand, can simply settle for stupendous mountain views from Pelling.
